EP0914270B1 - King-pin adjuster - Google Patents

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EP0914270B1
EP0914270B1 EP97927186A EP97927186A EP0914270B1 EP 0914270 B1 EP0914270 B1 EP 0914270B1 EP 97927186 A EP97927186 A EP 97927186A EP 97927186 A EP97927186 A EP 97927186A EP 0914270 B1 EP0914270 B1 EP 0914270B1
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    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16BDEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B19/00Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
    • F16B19/02Bolts or sleeves for positioning of machine parts, e.g. notched taper pins, fitting pins, sleeves, eccentric positioning rings
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62DMOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D17/00Means on vehicles for adjusting camber, castor, or toe-in
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60GVEHICLE SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENTS
    • B60G15/00Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or type of combined spring and vibration damper, e.g. telescopic type
    • B60G15/02Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or type of combined spring and vibration damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring
    • B60G15/06Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or type of combined spring and vibration damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper
    • B60G15/07Resilient suspensions characterised by arrangement, location or type of combined spring and vibration damper, e.g. telescopic type having mechanical spring and fluid damper the damper being connected to the stub axle and the spring being arranged around the damper
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16BDEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B5/00Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
    • F16B5/02Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread
    • F16B5/0216Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread the position of the plates to be connected being adjustable
    • F16B5/0225Joining sheets or plates, e.g. panels, to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of fastening members using screw-thread the position of the plates to be connected being adjustable allowing for adjustment parallel to the plane of the plates
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16BDEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING
    • F16B2/00Friction-grip releasable fastenings
    • F16B2/02Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
    • F16B2/18Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening using cams, levers, eccentrics, or toggles

Abstract

A screw bolt has shank portions of different thicknesses which are arranged along two mutually displaced axes and cooperate with securing walls of a spring strut and with a steering knuckle respectively in the manner of cams or eccentrics in order to adjust the camber between the spring strut and the wheel suspension.

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Vorrichtung zur Sturzeinstellung an einem Fahrzeug, bei dem Federbeine und zugehörige Radaufhängungen vorgesehen sind, mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffes des Anspruchs 1, sowie auf ein Verfahren der Sturzeinstellung.The invention relates to a device for Camber adjustment on a vehicle with the struts and associated wheel suspensions are provided with the features the preamble of claim 1, and a method the camber setting.

Bei vierrädrigen Automobilen läuft der Achszapfen der Vorderräder nicht genau in der Horizontalen, sondern ist leicht geneigt, wobei dieser Neigungswinkel bzw. der Winkel der Radebene gegenüber der Senkrechten als Sturz bezeichnet wird. Der Sturz wird gewöhnlich werksseitig fest eingestellt und muß unter gewöhnlichen Umständen bis zum Lebensende des Automobils nicht erneut eingestellt werden. Nach Unfällen kann es jedoch vorkommen, dass sich die Spurhaltung der Räder des Automobils geändert hat, so dass es wünschenswert ist, die die Spurhaltung beeinflussenden Winkel, darunter den Sturz, einstellen zu können. Das gleiche gilt bei gewissen Reparaturen oder baulichen Veränderungen am Fahrzeug.In four-wheel automobiles, the axle journal runs Front wheels are not exactly horizontal, but are slightly inclined, this angle of inclination or the angle the wheel plane opposite the vertical is called a camber becomes. The lintel is usually fixed at the factory and must, under ordinary circumstances, until the end of life Automobiles will not be retired. After accidents However, it may happen that the wheels are tracking of the automobile has changed so it is desirable the angles influencing tracking, including the Fall, to be able to adjust. The same applies to certain Repairs or structural changes to the vehicle.

Es ist bekannt, den Halter des Federbeins mit wenigstens einem Langloch zu versehen, um den Achsschenkel gegenüber dem Federbein verrücken zu können, bevor die Durchsteckschrauben festgezogen werden (DE 37 14 689 A1). Hier werden jedoch bauliche Sondermaßnahmen am Halter vorausgesetzt, die bei Fahrzeugen üblicherweise nicht vorgesehen sind. Dies trifft auch bei anderen bekannten Sturzeinstellvorrichtungen zu (GB 2 227 721 A; DE 964 748 C) bei denen Bohrungen der Radaufhängung gegenüber dem Normalzustand erweitert werden müssen, um die Sturzeinstellvorrichtung anbringen zu können. It is known to use the strut holder to provide at least one slot around the steering knuckle to be able to move against the shock absorber before the Push-through screws are tightened (DE 37 14 689 A1). Here, however, special structural measures are carried out on the holder provided that usually not in vehicles are provided. This also applies to other known ones Lintel adjustment devices for (GB 2 227 721 A; DE 964 748 C) where holes in the wheel suspension compared to the Normal state need to be expanded to the To be able to attach the camber adjustment device.

Eine oberbegriffliche Sturzeinstellvorrichtung (US 5 044 659 A) sieht einen Durchsteckschraubbolzen mit einer Keilnut vor, um in einer ersten, nicht gattungsbildenden Ausführungsform nach Fig. 2-5 einen Keil aufzunehmen, der als Exzenter wirkt. Außerdem sind noch eine ringförmige, gezähnte Einstellscheibe mit Betätigungshandgriff und mit Eingriffszapfen, der in den Spalt zwischen Schraubbolzen und der einen Bohrungswand des Halters eingreift, und eine gezähnte, ringförmige Verriegelungsscheibe mit einem Eingriffszapfen vorgesehen, der in die Keilnut des Schraubbolzens eingreift. Die Zähne der Einstellscheibe und der Verriegelungsscheibe sind gehärtet, um sich in die Wandungen des Halters einzugraben. Zur Einstellung des Sturzes werden die Einstellscheibe und die Verriegelungsscheibe im richtigen Drehwinkel positioniert und danach die Mutter festgezogen. In einer zweiten Ausführungsform nach Fig. 6-8 dient der Keil zum Eingriff in der ringförmigen Verriegelungsscheibe, die sich in die Befestigungswände des Halters eingräbt und eine Haltebohrung für den Gewindebereich des Verstellschraubenbolzens bildet. Ein gebogenes und gezähntes Beilageblech (Shim), auf den mittleren Abschnitt des Einstellschraubbolzens aufgesetzt oder, wie in der gattungsbildenden Form, geschweißt, sorgt für einen achsversetzten, vergrößerten Durchmesserbereich.Am Schraubenkopf ist ferner eine Bohrung vorgesehen, um einen Stift aufzunehmen, der in eine Nut der benachbarten gezähnten Verriegelungsscheibe und in die Lücke zwischen Bolzenschaft und der Bohrung der Befestigungswand eingreift. Der Schraubbolzen mit dem angesetzten Beilageblech und dem durchgesteckten Stift muss in der richtigen DrehWinkellage durch die Bohrungen des Halters und des Achsschenkels gesteckt werden, was nur durch mehrfaches Probieren gelingen kann, wenn die optimale Einstellung gewünscht wird. Die bekannte Konstruktion ist kostenaufwendig. Nachteilig ist ferner in den diesbetreffenden Ausführungsformen die starke Schwächung des Kernquerschnittes des Einstellschraubbolzens durch die Keilnut.A generic camber adjustment device (US 5 044 659 A) provides a push-through bolt a keyway before to in a first, non-generic embodiment Fig. 2-5 record a wedge that acts as an eccentric. There is also an annular, toothed shim with operating handle and with engagement pin, which in the Gap between the bolt and the one wall of the hole Holder engages, and a serrated, annular Locking disc provided with an engagement pin, which engages in the keyway of the screw bolt. The teeth the shim and the lock washer hardened to dig into the walls of the holder. To adjust the camber, the shim and the locking disc is positioned at the correct angle of rotation and then tightened the mother. In a second Embodiment according to Fig. 6-8, the wedge is used to engage in the annular locking washer, which is in the Mounting walls of the holder digs in and a holding hole for the threaded area of the adjusting bolt. A curved and toothed shim on which middle section of the adjusting bolt or, as in the generic form, welded, ensures an offset, enlarged There is also a hole on the screw head provided to receive a pin which is in a groove of adjacent toothed locking washer and into the gap between the bolt shaft and the hole in the mounting wall intervenes. The bolt with the attached shim and the inserted pin must be in the correct angular position through the holes of the holder and Steering knuckle can be inserted, which only by multiple Trying can succeed if the optimal setting it is asked for. The well-known construction is costly. Another disadvantage in the relevant embodiments is the strong weakening the core cross section of the adjusting bolt through the Keyway.

Bei einer weiteren bekannten Sturzeinstellvorrichtung (US 5 104 141 A) ist ein Schraubbolzen mit einem exzentrischen Mittelabschnitt verringerten Durchmessers vorgesehen, über den eine exzentrische Hülse geschoben werden kann, die in einer Winkelposition den Schraubbolzen zu einem zylindrischen Schraubbolzen ergänzt bzw. bei Verdrehung einen Schraubbolzen mit Exzenter bildet. Nachteilig ist hier ebenfalls die starke Reduzierung des Kernquerschnittes des Verstellschraubbolzens und der Aufwand für die Herstellung und Montage der exzentrischen Hülse. Dieser Schraubbolzen wird in einer mittleren Stellung des Sturzes montiert und danach in Richtung auf negative oder positive Winkelwerte des Sturzes gedreht, bis der richtige Wert erreicht ist.In another known camber adjustment device (US 5 104 141 A) is a bolt with a eccentric central section of reduced diameter provided, over which an eccentric sleeve can be pushed can in an angular position the bolt to a cylindrical bolt added or one when twisted Bolt with eccentric forms. The disadvantage here also the strong reduction of the core cross section of the Adjusting bolt and the effort for the production and assembly of the eccentric sleeve. This bolt is mounted in a central position of the lintel and then towards negative or positive angular values of the Turned over until the correct value is reached.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine einfache Möglichkeit der nachträglichen Sturzeinstellung anzugeben, bei der der Verstellungsschraubbolzen möglichst wenig geschwächt ist.The invention has for its object a simple possibility of subsequent camber adjustment to specify, at which the adjustment bolt if possible is little weakened.

Die gestellte Aufgabe wird aufgrund des Anspruchs 1 bzw. 6 gelöst und durch die weiteren Merkmale der Unteransprüche weiterentwickelt und ausgestaltet.The task is based on claim 1 or 6 solved and by the other features of Subclaims further developed and developed.

Zur Einstellung des Sturzes wird ein Schraubbolzen mit Nocken oder Exzenter zur Bildung des dickeren Durchmesserbereiches des Verstellschraubbolzens verwendet, der das Federbein mit der Radaufhängung verbindet. An dem Schraubbolzen selbst ist eine Markierung angebracht, um dessen Winkelstellung hinsichtlich des Nockens oder Exzenters kenntlich zu machen.A screw bolt is used to adjust the camber with cams or eccentric to form the thicker diameter range of the adjusting bolt that uses the Strut connects to the wheel suspension. To the Bolt itself is attached to a mark its angular position with respect to the cam or eccentric to identify.

Durch Änderung der Winkelstellung des Nockens oder Exzenters wird, ausgehend von einer Extremstellung, die Stellung des Führungsgelenks im Raum verändert und damit auch der Sturz. Durch Festziehen der Mutter der Schraubverbindung wird die eingestellte Stellung fixiert.By changing the angular position of the cam or Eccentric, starting from an extreme position, the Position of the guide joint in the room changed and thus the fall. By tightening the nut of the screw connection the set position is fixed.

Die Erfindung wird anhand der Zeichnung beschrieben. Dabei zeigt:

Fig. 1
ein Federbein mit angeschraubtem Achsschenkel, von der Seite gesehen,
Fig. 2
einen Schnitt entlang der Linie II-II in Fig. 1, in vergrößerter Darstellung, mit einer Verstelleinrichtung.
The invention is described with reference to the drawing. It shows:
Fig. 1
a shock absorber with screwed-on steering knuckle, seen from the side,
Fig. 2
a section along the line II-II in Fig. 1, in an enlarged view, with an adjusting device.

Fig. 1 zeigt ein Federbein 1, das bei 2 an der Karosserie des Fahrzeugs abgestützt ist und ein Federbeinstützlager 3, eine Schraubenfeder 4, eine Kolbenstange 5 sowie einen Stoßdämpferzylinder 6 aufweist. Am Stoßdämpferzylinder 6 ist ein Halter 7 befestigt, der um das untere Ende des Zylinders 6 herumreicht und mit diesem verschweißt sein kann sowie zwei wangenartige Befestigungswände 8 und 9 besitzt, um einen Achsschenkel 10 daran zu befestigen. Der Achsschenkel 10 weist einen gegabelten Fortsatz mit zwei Enden 11, 12 auf, die in den Zwischenraum 13 zwischen den Wänden 8, 9 hineinreichen. Am unteren Ende des Achsschenkels 10 ist ein Führungsgelenk 20 angebracht, dessen Achse 21 im Raum den Sturz bestimmt. Das Führungsgelenk 20 wird von Zugstreben 25gehalten, die an einem nicht dargestellten Vorderachsträger angelenkt sind.Fig. 1 shows a shock absorber 1, the 2 at the Body of the vehicle is supported and a Suspension strut support bearing 3, a coil spring 4, a Has piston rod 5 and a shock absorber cylinder 6. At the Shock absorber cylinder 6 is a holder 7 attached to the reaches the lower end of the cylinder 6 and with this can be welded and two cheek-like Fastening walls 8 and 9 has around a steering knuckle 10 to attach to it. The steering knuckle 10 has one bifurcated extension with two ends 11, 12 in the Reach space 13 between the walls 8, 9. At the lower end of the steering knuckle 10 is a guide joint 20 attached, the axis 21 determines the fall in the room. The Guide joint 20 is held by tension struts 25 which a front axle carrier, not shown, are articulated.

Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, erstrecken sich die Befestigungswände 8 und 9 des Halters 7 parallel zueinander und bestimmen den Zwischenraum 13, in den der gegabelte Achsschenkelfortsatz mit den Enden 11, 12 hineinreicht. Die Teile 7, 10 (Fig. 1) werden durch eine obere (14)und untere (15) Bohrung durchsetzt, durch welche sich ein oberer (konventioneller) Schraubbolzen 30 bzw. ein unterer (konventioneller) Schraubbolzen 31 erstrecken. Jede Bohrung 14, 15 im Halter 7 weist demgemäß einen (meist runden) Einsteckbohrungsbereich 18 (Fig. 2) und einen (meist runden) Austrittsbohrungsbereich 19 und im Achsschenkel 10 eine zylindrische Bohrung 17 auf.As can be seen from Fig. 2, the extend Fastening walls 8 and 9 of the holder 7 parallel to each other and determine the space 13 into which the forked Knuckle extension with the ends 11, 12 extends into it. The Parts 7, 10 (Fig. 1) are by an upper (14) and lower (15) Drilled through, through which an upper (conventional) bolts 30 or a lower one (Conventional) bolts 31 extend. Every hole 14, 15 in the holder 7 accordingly has a (usually round) Insertion hole area 18 (FIG. 2) and a (usually round) Exit bore area 19 and in the knuckle 10 a cylindrical bore 17.

Je nach der Größe des einzustellenden Sturzes werden ein (30) oder zwei (30 + 31) Schraubenbolzen durch solche nach der Erfindung ersetzt. Die Erfindung kann bei zylindrischen Bohrungen 18 , 19 des Halters, aber auch bei Langlöchern des Halters zum Einsatz kommen. Für unterschiedliche Bohrungsweiten werden jeweils passende spezielle Verstellschraubbolzen 50 (Fig. 2) bereitgestellt, so dass praktisch alle vorkommenden Fahrzeugtypen bedient werden können.Depending on the size of the lintel to be adjusted one (30) or two (30 + 31) bolts through such replaced according to the invention. The invention can cylindrical bores 18, 19 of the holder, but also at Oblong holes of the holder are used. For different bore sizes will be suitable special adjusting bolts 50 (FIG. 2) are provided, so that practically all occurring vehicle types are served can be.

Der Verstellschraubbolzen 50 weist eine Achse 50a auf, zu der eine Exzenterachse 50b in Abstand e gebildet wird. Die Exzenterebene wird durch eine Markierung 58 sichtbar gemacht, die in radialer Richtung vom Durchstoßpunkt der Achse 50a als flaches Loch, Brennfleck oder kerbe angebracht ist. Auf der Exzenterachse 50b liegen ein Schaftabschnitt 51 und ein weiterer Schaftabschnitt 54. Die übrigen Elemente der Schraube 50 liegen symmetrisch zur Achse 50a, nämlich der Kopf 52, ein Zapfen oder Bund 53, ein Nockenzapfen 5 und ein Gewindebereich 56. Die Elemente 53, 55 und 56 weisen den gleichen Außendurchmesser auf, beispielsweise 16 mm. Der Durchmesser der Elemente 51 und 54 beträgt dann 14 mm. Es können aber auch andere Abmaße verwendet werden, beispielsweise 14 mm für die Elemente 53, 55 und 56 sowie 12 mm für 51 und 54. Schließlich ist es auch möglich, die Elemente 53 und 55 gegenüber 56 etwas dicker zu wählen, beispielsweise 17 mm gegenüber M 16 des Gewindebereichs 56 bzw. 15 mm gegenüber M 14 des Gewindebereichs 56. Für die Länge der Schraube ohne Kopf wird ein Bereich von 75 bis 95 mm in Betracht gezogen. Der Schraubbolzen 50 wird roh im Gesenk geschmiedet und das Gewinde in konventioneller Weise hergestellt. Als Material des Schraubbolzens wird hochfester Stahl verwendet, dessen Festigkeit höher ist als der der üblicherweise verwendeten Schrauben zur Befestigung des Federbeins 1 am Achsschenkel 10.The adjusting screw 50 has one Axis 50a to which an eccentric axis 50b at a distance e is formed. The eccentric plane is marked 58 made visible in the radial direction from Point of intersection of axis 50a as a flat hole, focal spot or notch is attached. Lie on the eccentric axis 50b a shaft section 51 and a further shaft section 54. The remaining elements of the screw 50 are symmetrical to Axis 50a, namely the head 52, a pin or collar 53 Cam pin 5 and a threaded area 56. The elements 53, 55 and 56 have the same outside diameter, for example 16 mm. The diameter of the elements 51 and 54 is then 14 mm. However, other dimensions can also be used are used, for example 14 mm for the elements 53, 55 and 56 and 12 mm for 51 and 54. Finally, it is possible, the elements 53 and 55 a little thicker compared to 56 choose, for example 17 mm compared to M 16 des Thread range 56 or 15 mm compared to M 14 des Thread area 56. For the length of the screw without head a range of 75 to 95 mm is considered. The Bolt 50 is roughly drop forged and that Threads manufactured in a conventional manner. As a material the bolt is made of high-strength steel Strength is higher than that commonly used Screws for fastening the shock absorber 1 to the steering knuckle 10th

Zu der Sturzeinstellvorrichtung zählen noch zwei Unterlegscheiben 40 und 41 sowie eine Mutter 42. Die Mutter 42 ist mit einer Einrichtung zur Verhinderung der selbständigen Lockerung versehen und wird nach Einstellung der Teile unverrückbar festgezogen.The camber adjuster includes two more Washers 40 and 41 and a nut 42. The nut 42 is equipped with a device for preventing provided independent loosening and is after adjustment the parts tightened immovably.

Die Vorrichtung zur Sturzeinstellung wird wie folgt angewendet:The device for camber adjustment is like applied as follows:

Zunächst wird der Radsturz des Fahrzeugs ermittelt, an dem die Sturzeinstellung vorgenommen werden soll. Die Räder an der betreffenden Achse des Fahrzeugs werden demontiert. Die Schraube an der Position 30 der Fig. 1 wird gelöst und entfernt. Statt dessen wird die Schraube 50 an der freigewordenen Bohrung 14 montiert. Es ist darauf zu achten, die richtige Schraubengröße und -länge aus dem vorhandenen Satz auszuwählen. Eventuell vorher demontierte Zusatzhalterungen werden wie zuvor montiert. Danach wird der Sturz auf seinen maximal negativen oder positiven Winkelwert gebracht, wobei die Schraube 50 mit ihrer Markierung 58 für den negativen Sturz nach innen bzw. für den positiven Sturz nach außen zeigt. Der Radträger des Fahrzeugs wird durch Anwendung von Zug oder Druck in eine Endlage gebracht, wie sie der Stellung der Markierung 58 der Schraube 50 entspricht. Die hergestellte Verbindung wird durch leichtes Anziehen der Mutter 42 arretiert, damit es bei Belastung durch das Fahrzeuggewicht zu keiner Verstellung des Sturzes kommt. Nunmehr werden das Rad oder die Räder montiert und die Meßvorrichtung für den Sturz eingebaut. Die Schraube 50 wird am Schraubkopf 52 gedreht, wodurch die Wände 8 und 9 des Halters 7 relativ zu dem Achsschenkel 10 verschoben werden. Der Doppelpfeil 22 in Fig. 1 zeigt die beiden Richtungen an, in welchen der Achsschenkel 10 verschoben bzw. die Achse 21 geneigt werden kann, um den Sturz richtig einzustellen. Der Kopf 52 wird so lange gedreht, bis der gewünschte Winkel des Sturzes erreicht ist. Das betreffende Rad wird anschließend wieder vorsichtig demontiert, ohne die vorgenommene Einstellung des Sturzes zu verändern. Die Schraubverbindung wird durch Anziehen der Mutter 42 (ohne Veränderung der Stellung des Kopfes 52) sowie durch Anziehen der Mutter der Schraube 31 fixiert, wobei ein Drehmoment zwischen 90 und 110 Nm angewendet wird. Das Rad wird erneut montiert und die Radschrauben oder -muttern mit dem vorgesehenen Drehmoment festgezogen. Es wird darauf geachtet, daß der Reifen des Rades über genügend Abstand zu allen feststehenden Fahrzeugteilen verfügt.First the camber of the vehicle is determined on which the camber setting is to be made. The Wheels will be on the relevant axle of the vehicle dismantled. The screw at position 30 of FIG. 1 will solved and removed. Instead, the screw 50 on the freed bore 14 mounted. It is important to ensure, the correct screw size and length from the existing one Select sentence. Possibly previously dismantled Additional brackets are installed as before. Then the Fall to its maximum negative or positive angle value brought, the screw 50 with its mark 58 for the negative fall inwards or for the positive fall points outwards. The wheel carrier of the vehicle is through Application of pull or pressure brought to a final position, such as the position of the marking 58 of the screw 50 equivalent. The connection made is easy Tightening the nut 42 locked so that it is under load due to the vehicle weight, no adjustment of the camber comes. Now the wheel or wheels are assembled and the measuring device for the fall installed. The screw 50 is rotated on the screw head 52, whereby the walls 8 and 9 of the holder 7 moved relative to the steering knuckle 10 become. The double arrow 22 in Fig. 1 shows the two Directions in which the steering knuckle 10 is displaced or the axis 21 can be inclined to the camber properly adjust. The head 52 is rotated until the desired angle of camber is reached. The one in question The wheel is then carefully dismantled again without the change the setting of the camber. The Screw connection is made by tightening the nut 42 (without Change the position of the head 52) and by tightening the nut of the screw 31 fixed, a torque between 90 and 110 Nm is used. The wheel is again mounted and the wheel bolts or nuts with the provided torque is tightened. Care is taken that the tire of the wheel has enough clearance from everyone fixed vehicle parts.

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  1. An arrangement for camber adjustment on a vehicle having spring struts and associated wheel suspensions,
    each spring strut (1) having a holder (7) which is secured to a damper cylinder (6) and has a pair of parallel securing walls (8, 9) which define an intermediate space (13) and are provided with two bores (14, 15) which each have a bore portion (18) for the one securing wall (8) and a bore portion (19) for the other securing wall (9);
    each wheel suspension further including a steering joint (20) which is connected to the holder (7) by way of a steering knuckle (10),
    the steering knuckle (10)including a steering knuckle extension (11, 12) to extend into the intermediate space (13) of the holder (7) and the steering knuckle extension having a pair of transverse bores (17) which are aligned with the bore portions (18, 19) of the holder (17), and
    screw bolts (30, 31, 50) of a suitable axial length to extend through the bores of the holder (7) and the transverse bores (17) in the steering knuckle extension (11, 12) and which are each provided with a respective screw threaded region (56) to secure a respective steering knuckle (10) to the associated spring strut (1) by virtue of a nut (42) which is screwed onto the associated screw threaded region (56);
    the camber adjustment arrangement comprising:
    at least one screw bolt is an adjustment screw bolt (50) which includes means for forming different thickness dimensions along the length of the screw bolt which show an offset (e) transverse to the axis in a radial direction and defining an adjustment value;
    the means forming the larger thickness dimensions being chosen so as to fit to the cross section of such transverse bore (17) of the steering knuckle extension (11, 12) in which the respective adjustment screw bolt (50) is mounted, and
    the means for forming the smaller thickness dimensions, for co-operating with the securing walls (8, 9), being shaft portions (51, 54) of smaller diameter;
    the adjustment screw bolt (50) including a marking (58) which indicates the radial direction of the offset (e) transverse to the axis,
    characterised in that
    the means forming the bigger thickness dimensions comprise an integral shaft portion of the adjustment screw bolt (50) which is arranged between the shaft portions (51, 54) of smaller diameter and forming a cam section (55) of bigger diameter, and
    in that the threaded region (56) of the adjustment screw bolt (50) has a diameter which is larger than the smaller diameter of the shaft portions (51, 54), however is not larger than the bigger diameter of the cam section (55).
  2. The arrangement of claim 1,
    wherein the offset (e) transverse to the axis is expressed in a screw bolt axis (50a) and an excenter axis (50b), a screw bolt head (52), the cam section (55) and the threaded region (56) being arranged coaxially to the screw bolt axis (50a), and the shaft portions (51, 54) of smaller diameter being arranged coaxially to the excenter axis (50b).
  3. The arrangement of claims 1 or 2,
    wherein the difference in diameter between the threaded region (56) and the smaller diameter of the shaft portions (51, 54) is on the range of 2mm.
  4. The arrangement of any of the claims 1 to 3,
    wherein the offset transverse to the axis is in the range of 1mm.
  5. The arrangement of claim 1,
    wherein the adjustment screw bolt (50) comprises a screw head (52) carrying the marking (58) and including a cylindrical trunnion portion (53).
  6. A method for adjusting the camber on a verhicle by using an arrangement according to claim 1, characterized
    in that the adjustment screw bolt (50) is inserted in an angular position corresponding to an extreme position of the camber, and
    in that starting from this extreme position, the adjustment screw bolt (50) is rotated until the desired angular position of the camber is reached, and after that the nut (42) is tightened.
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